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Volume VII, No. 5

LCIF GRANT SUMMARY

Dear Lions, On another note, I am so happy work in the past. They were also community groups that are as-
to report that District 20-K1 has chosen because of the communi- sisting vulnerable populations.
I would like to take this oppor- been approved for an LCIF ties they serve. We wanted to
tunity to share greetings with you Emergency Grant of $23,100 to make sure also that the negative- We need to allow the Mayor’s
and to inform you of a few recent provide respite meals to hospi- ly impacted office which is currently ram-
developments affecting our Dis- tals in Brooklyn and ping up with assistance for hard-
trict. First, how are you? I am Queens. The Grant also pro- Asian and Latin communities hit communities to be out in
hoping that you and your family vides for the District to produce were addressed by the Lions. front of these needs.
are well. and deliver Care Bags filled with
I am trusting that you are soft goods for healthcare work- The hospitals have been very Fellow Lions, we are expected
“staying home” and that despite ers at Nursing Homes in Brook- receptive to our outreach and to close the emergency grant
the Lions’ urge to be out in the lyn and Queens. they are happy to hear that we within 120 days and to account
midst of an emergency or disas- will be focused upon supplying for every dollar spent. I plan to
ter, that you are able to resist the The Grant was submitted on meals on a rotating basis to the go forward with an Implementa-
desire to be out too much. We Wednesday, April 14 and is evening/night shifts. tion team which will handle the
are nearing a time when we will quite comprehensive. The Grant execution of the Grant and the
be able to be back physically in Committee was quite impressed We have sourced 2 restaurants, Awareness Campaign so that
the communities in a safe manner with our research, presentation one in Brooklyn and one in our communities become aware
and provide for our neighbors and the thoughtfulness as to the Queens who will deliver the of Lions’ work.
and friends. In fact, I recom- significant needs of our area. I meals which shall be labeled We are answering the CALL to
mend to our Lions and Leos that thank the MD20 Grant Commit- with LCIF logos. Serve.
you start to plan for projects that tee that reviewed our application
you can take up in the early Sum- and the 20-K1 Grant Writing Phase II of the grant which will Yours in Lionism,
mer and Fall to assist with what Group (led by Lion Ingrid begin in 2-3 weeks is scheduled Deborah Harrison
will be an enormous recovery Campbell) that I assembled on a to run from then until the end of District Governor
process in Brooklyn and Queens. very tight time schedule. I also May with a focus on three (3)
thank our MD20 leaders, Past nursing homes. Two (2) in
Even though most of us are at International President Al Bran- Brooklyn and one (1) in
home, I want to congratulate the del, International First VP Doug- Queens. Again, we have select-
Lions Clubs that have been able las X. Alexander and Interna- ed nursing homes that reach a
to do some outreach to neighbors tional Director, Gary Brown for diverse patient base and which
are heavily impacted by the virus
in the community. Specifically, I seeking this relief on behalf of
congratulate Richmond Hill MD 20. As a result of the tre- and which may have more needs
than some other facilities.
South Ozone Lions, Queens mendous needs evident here in
Community Lions, Bedford Stuy- 20-K1, we submitted a very
vesant Lions, Queens Centennial broad request. The emphasis in the nursing
Lions, Hollis Lions, Corona Li- homes is on the staff and on
ons, Little Neck Douglaston Li- The grant is divided into four (4) comfort items.
ons, Brooklyn New Lots Lions sub pieces. We are ready to act
and Rego Park Lions. If your on two (2) parts and we will be In this phase, the Lions will
club has completed a Covid-19 developing the capacity for the create 200-240 bags with the
project, please send us the infor- 3rd and 4th parts of the Lions’ logo that will be
mation so that we can also recog- grant. The grant for 20-K1 pro- delivered to staff at the 3
nize your work. vides respite meals for the facilities. These bags would be
healthcare first responders at six delivered curbside to the 3
To Clubs planning for future (6) hospitals. Three(3) hospitals skilled nursing facilities. There
projects, you should also look in Brooklyn, two(2) hospitals in will be no inside transfer of the
into emergency grant possibilities queens and one(1) hospital on items to these facilities.
through MD20 Foundation, Dis- the Brooklyn/Queens border.
trict 20-K1 Foundation, Brandel In the two (2) additional phases
Murphy Foundation and These hospitals have dire needs
LCIF. Lastly, Lions, you still causing enormous stress to the of the grant which will be at an
additional request, our goal is to
have the opportunity over staff. They were also chosen
MyLion to input your service because of their connection to provide an early morning meal
service for the EMT stations and
activities. Please continue to do the Lions. We wanted to thank
so. and support places that have to provide communication mate-
been supportive of the Lions’ rials and partner with local